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Home My WebLink About09/19/1989 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT September 19, 1989 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting t° order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald "Skip" Farley Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Mark Busse Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Leo Floros Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Wattenberg INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wattenberg. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE MINUTES moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held SepteImber 5, 1989. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 772,486 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 145,243 Community Development Block Grant Fund 7,688 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 52,455 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 306,764 Parking System Revenue Fund 4,669 Risk Management Fund 36,859 P.W. Facility Construction Fund A - P.W. Facility Construction Fund B - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 39,370 Special Service Area Const. #5 - Special Service Area Const. #6 - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) - Corporate Purpose Improvement 1989 - Debt Service Funds - Flexcomp Trust Fund 5,061 Escrow Deposit Fund 24,252 Police Pension Fund - Firemen's Pension Fund - Benefit Trust Fund $1,394,847 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to accept the financial report dated August 31, 1989, subject:to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. -- COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CRYSTAL TOWERS Mr. Lloyd Levin, 1777 Crystal Lane, introduced CONCERNS himself stating that the Homeowners Association has formed a Committee which will become involved with the happenings of the Village. Mr. Levin stated that the complex has experienced flooding problems on Busse Road and would like to know who would be responsible for that type of problem. They would also like right turns on red to be prohibited for eastbound traffic on Algonquin Road onto Busse Road due to the fact that it is very difficult for the residents of Crystal Towers to exit their property. MAYOR'S REPORT PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Farley presented a proclamation acknowledging EDUCATION DAY September 20, 1989 as National Education Day. MENTAL ILLNESS The Mayor also proclaimed October 1 - 7, 1989 as AWARENESS WEEK Mental Illness Awareness Week. CHAMBER OF Mayor Farley proclaimed September 24 - 30, 1989 as COMMERCE WEEK Chamber of Commerce Week. EMS WEEK The Mayor proclaimed the week of September 16 - 22, 1989 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Week. CITIZENSHIP Mayor Farley introduced Mrs. Pam Doran and AWARD: PAM DORAN presented Mrs. Doran with a plaque acknowledging her for saving a 4 year old boy from drowning at a local public swimming pool. EMPLOYEE Mayor Farley and Herb Weeks, Director of Public RECOGNITION: Works, acknowledged the following employees and PUBLIC WORKS presented Career Employees Certificates of Service. Plaques were presented to employees with 20 or more years of service: Name Year of Service Herbert Weeks 30 James S. Roray 20 Wallace E. Gesicki 20 Santos S. Bautista 15 John E. Pohlman 15 Irving C. Stark 15 Walter A. Schultz 10 Michael C. Schwieger 10 Michael J. Neururer 10 Kenneth J. Jagus 10 Scott M. Riley 10 Jose N. Castro 10 Barry Eisen 10 Ralph M. Kaiser 5 Joel M. Strzelczyk 5 Emilie J. Henry 5 David J. Ristow 5 September 19 - Page 2 A Resolution was presented supporting the Community CEDA and Economic 'Development Association (CEDA) and its efforts on behalf of the residents of Mount Prospect. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved RES. 40-89 for passage of Resolution No. 40-89. A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CEDA) OF COOK COUNTY Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carr£ed. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 49-V-89, 1609 E. Euclid Avenue (Amoco) ZBA 49-V-89 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that 1609 E. EUCLID grant a variation to allow for a revised site plan (AMOCO) for the proposed food-mart/gas station, which was originally approved last year. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Also presented for second reading was an Ordinance granting modifications from the Development Code to permit a dry detention basin floor slope of not less than 1% and to permit a building no closer than 50 feet to the detention facility. It was noted that the Special Use approved last year provides for restrictions on the hours of operation, which was acceptable to the residents in the area. TruStee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved ORD.NO.4095 for passage of Ordinance No. 4095 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COM}{ONLY KNOWN AS 1690 E. EUCLID AVENUE AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3980 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved ORD.NO. 4096 for passage of Ordinance No. 4096 AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 16 ENTITLED "DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1690 E. EUCLID AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 47-V-89, 1004 West Lincoln Street ZBA 47-V-89 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 1004 LINCOLN grant a variation to permit a 6" side yard setback for September 19 - Page 3 a patio rather than the required 8 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting a variation to permit a 3' 3" side yard setback, which is agreeable to the Petitioner. Mrs. Robertson, 1002 W. Lincoln, requested that the Board impose a time element that would require the Petitioner to remove the additional concrete. Mayor Farley stated that the Ordinance provides for the Petitioner to comply with the permitted 3' 3" concrete area, which will require the removal of a large -- unauthorized section of concrete, within 30 days of the passage of this Ordinance. ~ Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4097 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4097 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1004 WEST LINCOLN STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 51-V-89 ZBA 51-V-89, 128 Waverly Place -- 128 WAVERLY PL An Ordinance was presented that would grant a 3' 6" side yard setback instead of the normally required 6.5 feet in order to expand the existing garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granted the request. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4098 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4098 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 128 SOUTH WAVERLY PLACE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None -- Motion carried. ZBA 55-V-89 ZBA 55-V-89, 1707 Myrtle Drive 1707 MYRTLE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a variation to permit an existing patio enclosure to remain 5.75 feet from the detached garage, rather September 19, 1989 - Page 4 permit a driveway width of 27.75 feet instead of the 21 feet maximum width provided in the Village Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these requests by a vote of 5-1. It was noted that the Petitioner should work with staff as to meeting a safe thickness on the garage wall to prevent the rapid spread of fire, should such a need ever arise. Trustee Busse, by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for ORD.NO. 4099 passage of Ordinance No. 4099 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1707 MYRTLE DRIVE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Va~ Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. 'NEW BUSINESS ZBA 58-V-89, 808 Edgewood ZBA 58-V-89 The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit 808 EDGEWOOD a driveway 49' 10" wide. It was noted that this property was granted a variation for a 45' wide driveway a month ago, however, when the Petitioner was pouring the concrete it was noted that a more desired appearance would be gained if the driveway width equalled that of a decorative brick wing wall. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented at the next meeting, October 3rd, for first reading. A request was presented by Acting Village Manager KENNICOTT Michael Janonis to accept easements for 5 lots SUBDIVISION located within the Kennicott Subdivision which would "B" BOX grant the Village access to the "B" boxes, which EASEMENTS were inadvertently placed on private property. The Plan Commission has reviewed these easements and recommends approval. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to accept the easements located within the Kennicott September 19 - Page 5 Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Flores, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. SOLID WASTE A Resolution was presented that would express the BALEFILL Village's support for the Sol'id Waste Agency of Northern Cook County balefill. -- RES.NO. 41-89 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Resolution No. 41-89. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY BALEFILL DEVELOPMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Flores, Van Geem Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. VILLAGE M~NAGER~S REPORT Acting Village Manager, Michael Janonls, stated that there was no Manager's report. MY OTHER BUSINESS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to SESSION adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition and review the minutes -- of Executive Sessions for the past 6 months to determine if any of those minutes can be released. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Flores, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The Board went onto Executive Session at 8:25 P.M. The Village Board reconvened at 9:39 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Arthur Trustee Busse Trustee Corcoran Trustee Flores Trustee Van Geem Trustee Wat~enberg Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous -- Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9~39 ~.~ Carol A. Yields Village Clerk September 19 - Page 6